Dale Everett, 79 of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at his home from COPD.  Memorial services will be at a later date at the Evangelical Reformed Methodist Church in Conesville, with inurnment following the service.

Dale was born February 11, 1929 in Conesville, the son of Irvin and Callie Buser Everett.  He married Barbara Fansler August 30, 1947 and they later divorced.  He married Marlys Wilt on November 28, 1970 and they were later divorced.  On July 21, 2001 he was united in marriage to Marge Bann.  Dale owned and operated Dale's Fruit Market in Cedar Rapids for over 40 years until his retirement.  He was also a tomato broker for Arkansas Tomatoes.

Dale is survived by his wife Marge;  sons Cameron Everett of Phoenix, Arizona, Steve (Connie) Wright of Centerville, John (Carla) Green; a stepson Ian Bann and stepdaughter Katy(Richard Stewart) Bann all of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren and one greatgrandchild; brothers Leslie(Lois) Everett of Winfield and Fred(Linda) Everett of Conesville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Ed Everett, a sister Helen Everett Gartzke, and sons William, Michael, Chad and Eugene Everett.

Memorials may be directed to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.